Drainage Design Engineer

Overview

Drainage Design Engineer to join our growing transportation and infrastructure team. This position focuses on the planning, analysis, and design of roadway drainage systems, bridge crossings, and stormwater management systems for a wide range of public and private sector projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in hydrology and hydraulics and experience supporting transportation, highway, and site development projects.

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for roadway, bridge, and site development projects
• Design stormwater management and drainage systems including:
• Culverts, storm drainage systems, drainage structures, and open channels
• Detention, retention, and water quality facilities
• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, design plans, and technical memoranda
• Design erosion and sediment control plans and prepare supporting calculations
• Apply state NCDOT, municipal, and regulatory design criteria and standards
• Coordinate with roadway, structural, and environmental design teams
• Support permit applications and respond to agency comments
• Assist with construction phase services, including shop drawing review and field support
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to quality control efforts (as experience level allows)

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of drainage and stormwater design experience (transportation preferred)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required;
  Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
• Working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics principles
• Proficiency with drainage and design software such as:
• HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS
• Hydro
  
  CAD, Storm
  
  CAD, or similar
• Micro Station / Open Roads or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity with NCDOT and local agency drainage standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment

• Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis and design for NCDOT highway and transportation projects
• Stormwater permitting and regulatory coordination
• Floodplain analysis and FEMA mapping support
• Experience with green infrastructure and sustainable drainage solutions

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more.

GPI is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.